CINCINNATI (AP) -- The NFL suspended Cincinnati Bengals reserve linebacker Darryl Blackstock for the next four games on Tuesday because he used a performance-enhancing substance.

The Bengals signed Blackstock as a free agent from Arizona in the offseason. He has played in all five games, including one start, and has four tackles. The fourth-year veteran said in a statement that one of his nutritional supplements contained an ingredient banned by the league.

"I've apologized to my coaches and teammates for an unfortunate mistake," Blackstock said. "I did not intentionally violate the policy, but I know it's my responsibility to use only approved nutritional supplements, and I didn't realize I was taking an over-the-counter product that included a banned substance."

The Bengals also re-signed running back Kenny Watson, who was released on Saturday when they needed to open a roster spot for receiver Chris Henry. The troubled receiver returned from a four-game suspension for misconduct and played in a 31-22 loss at Dallas, where he didn't have a pass thrown his way.

Watson carried seven times for 32 yards in the first four games, when he was Chris Perry's backup. His return gives the Bengals three tailbacks, including Cedric Benson, who was signed last week as a free agent.

Cincinnati also added rookie cornerback Simeon Castille to their practice squad on Tuesday. Castille, an undrafted free agent from Alabama, played in the first four games and was waived last Friday.

ShutDown24

10-08-2008, 01:48 PM

That ship is sinking faster than I could have even imagined...

steelreserve

10-08-2008, 02:01 PM

Yes, everyone who tests positive had no clue what they were taking. They just happen to put traces of steroids in every bottle of pills someone hands you and in every random needle someone jabs you with.

steelpride12

10-08-2008, 09:03 PM

:coffee: When will they learn!?

NJarhead

10-08-2008, 09:13 PM

Sure as the sun will rise in the morning, a Bengal will undoubtedly break the rules. :coffee:

Steelman16

10-09-2008, 01:31 AM

Darn, where are they gonna find another bum to replace him!?

:chuckle:

NJarhead

10-09-2008, 01:36 AM

Darn, where are they gonna find another bum to replace him!?

:chuckle:

Who, Marvin Lewins.., the GM.., or the dude who got busted?

Steelman16

10-09-2008, 01:38 AM

Who, Marvin Lewins.., the GM.., or the dude who got busted?

All of 'em! :chuckle:

No, actually, I meant the dude. They're running out of idiots to sign. :coffee:

NJarhead

10-09-2008, 01:39 AM

All of 'em! :chuckle:

No, actually, I meant the dude. They're running out of idiots to sign. :coffee:

Not true. Pacman Jones just came up on their radar. :chuckle:

Steelman16

10-10-2008, 12:56 AM

Not true. Pacman Jones just came up on their radar. :chuckle:

Cowboys already got him. :chuckle:

Maybe the Bungles will trade Chad for Pacman....

Galax Steeler

10-10-2008, 05:45 AM

Gotta love the saga up in cinnci. it is never ending.

SteelMember

10-10-2008, 09:23 AM

Who, Marvin Lewins.., the GM.., or the dude who got busted?

I think marvin is a decent coach, maybe not head coach, but it seems he has ZERO control of this so called team. His time may be coming to a close to appease all the fingerpointers. :noidea: